Get the COVID-19 Vaccine in Manchester
COVID-19 can cause serious illness. Vaccination remains the best protection available. If you’re looking for the COVID-19 vaccine in Manchester, Everest Pharmacy offers both NHS and private appointments, delivered by our pharmacy team.
NHS COVID vaccinations are booked through the NHS, not through us
You’ll still have your vaccination at an Everest Pharmacy branch. Booking is handled on the NHS website. Use the button below to book, change or cancel. The booking form at the bottom of this page is for private vaccinations only.
Where to book your COVID vaccine
Where you book depends on whether you’re eligible for an NHS vaccination or would prefer to pay privately.
Option 1
NHS COVID Vaccine
Free if you meet the NHS eligibility criteria. Book on the NHS website or in the NHS App, then attend your appointment with us.
Cost: Free if eligible
You can also book in the NHS App.
Option 2
Private COVID Vaccine
Available to anyone who wants protection but doesn’t meet the NHS criteria. Book using the form at the bottom of this page.
Cost: £70 per vaccination
Questions? Contact our team.
Appointments are available from 1st October. Both NHS and private vaccinations run to the seasonal campaign dates set by the NHS.
Why have the COVID-19 vaccine?
COVID-19 is a virus that can cause serious illness, particularly in older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Vaccination is the most effective protection available and gives you the best chance of staying well through the winter months.
The vaccine is offered nationwide through GP surgeries, larger vaccination centres and community pharmacies like ours. Having it at your local pharmacy is often the quickest and most convenient route.
Who can get an NHS COVID-19 vaccine?
The NHS sets who qualifies for a free vaccination each season. For the current campaign, this includes:
- Adults aged 75 years and over
- Residents in care homes for older adults
- People who are immunosuppressed, aged 6 months and over
If you don’t meet these criteria, you can still protect yourself with a private COVID vaccination at £70, bookable at the bottom of this page.
Understanding immunosuppression and eligibility
The rules around a weakened immune system are less clear-cut than the other criteria. Searching online can add to the confusion, and people sometimes think of themselves as immunosuppressed without meeting the definition used for vaccination.
Who is considered immunosuppressed?
Eligibility is set out in Chapter 14a of the Green Book, published by the UK Health Security Agency. It’s written for healthcare professionals, so it can be hard to follow. The main groups who usually qualify are:
- People who have had an organ, bone marrow or stem cell transplant
- People taking systemic steroids for more than a month
- People living with HIV
- People receiving immunosuppressive or immunomodulating biological therapy, including children about to start treatment
- People undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy
- People on long-term treatment that suppresses the immune system
- People with a history of blood cancers such as chronic leukaemia or lymphoma
- People with genetic disorders affecting the immune system
This list is a summary, not the full criteria. If you’re unsure whether you qualify, speak to our pharmacy team or your GP.
COVID vaccinations beyond Manchester
Everest Pharmacy is one of the UK’s fastest-growing independent pharmacy groups. Our roots are in Manchester, but you’ll find our branches across:
- The North West — including Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Lancashire and Merseyside
- Yorkshire — including Leeds, Bradford and Sheffield
- The Midlands — including the Stoke-on-Trent area
- North Wales — including the Llandudno, Colwyn Bay and Rhyl areas
Wherever you are, there’s likely an Everest Pharmacy nearby. Use the booking form at the bottom of this page to choose your location, or find your nearest branch.
Ready to book your COVID vaccine?
NHS appointments are booked on the NHS website. Private appointments are £70 and can be booked using the form below.
For a private vaccination, select your location in the booking form below.
